Strong A&C Bookings Growth
A&C bookings grew 12% against the toughest comparison for the year, with normalized EBITDA margin expanding nearly 200 basis points. A&C revenue growth reached 14%, contributing to a record annualized run rate of approximately $2 billion.
Free Cash Flow and Revenue Achievements
Free cash flow grew 21% to $392 million. GoDaddy raised its full-year free cash flow guidance to approximately $1.6 billion. Total revenue grew 8% to $1.2 billion, surpassing the high end of the guided range.
Advancements in AI Technology with Airo
GoDaddy's AI-driven initiatives, including the introduction of Ask Airo, aim to enhance customer experience by providing seamless and proactive digital interactions. Airo cohorts consistently outperform non-Airo cohorts in key metrics such as average order size and renewals.
Growth in Commerce and Payments
GoDaddy surpassed $3 billion in annualized gross payments volume, with promising early momentum for the Rate Saver feature, which can reduce effective rates for merchants by more than 50%.
Increase in High-Value Customer Cohorts
Cohorts spending over $500 annually grew, now representing nearly 9% of the total customer base, contributing significantly to GoDaddy’s total ARPU growth, which increased 10% to $230.